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DV 2018 AOS Only

OJEE said:
Hi Mom and BritSimon
Here is my Situation.
Currently on E2 visa but visa is not on our passport. We applied renewed E2 from USCIS.
Right now we are waiting for approval for another 2 year on our E2. (should get an answer in a few weeks)
My wife is selected for DV2018 with high number like EU375xx We didn't submit DS260 since we are still not 100% sure about doing AOS or CP.
If our E2 renewal is declined I believe we will have 30 days to leave the USA.
1) If E2 was declined do you think that we should just leave the USA and wait for CP or we have any other option to stay in USA since we have an upcoming AOS.
I read the spreadsheet and following all the DV2018 blog posts and still worried that if our number becomes current like July, August AOS might take longer time and can not get a visa number.
2) I think visa number is being reserved for applicant when there is an interview date scheduled. (not when they received AOS package) If it is the case Can we say that someone has a same number like us if they get the interview date earlier than us they will use one of the available visa.

3) My wife's passport will expire on Dec 2018 and we can not renew it 6 month before it expires. which is June 2018 and that is just around the time we need to apply for AOS or CP. Do you have any suggestion. Since we are already inside USA If we do AOS do we still need to have a more than 6 months valid passport?
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1. You will need to leave the US and process CP. You cannot process AOS without having a valid status.

2. Visa numbers are not reserved for AOS cases at any point in time. The visa request is made at the end of a successful interview.

3. You are expected to present a valid passport.
 
Sm1smom said:
When did you find out about your DV selection and where were you - in the US or outside the US?

US immigration typically frowns on what you're trying to do - applying for a NIV with the mind of coming into the US to process AOS. You need to be aware of the fact that your AOS petition could be denied on the basis of having a preconceived intent of adjusting status when you applied for your NIV and/or when you were admitted back into the US regardless of if you waited 60 or 90 days prior to formally declaring your AOS intent. Your F1 visa petition will obviously not be approved if you were to disclose the fact that you intend to file for AOS once you get back since you will be declaring your intention of returning to your home country at the end of your studies as part of the requirements for being granted with a NIV.

For sheez! You keep saying highest successful CN as if you have evidence of higher CNs who processed AOS and did not successfully complete the process or get approved. FYI: the Timelines spreadsheets are filled out on a voluntary basis. While we encourage users to fill out their timelines on it for the benefit of others, we certainly can't force them to do so. Bear in mind DV2017 still has over a month to go, so I don't understand how you could use the one case that hasn't been completely filled out to decide higher CNs processing AOS do not successfully complete the process. You may want to spend some time going over the past DV AOS Threads by the way to read of stories of CNs that became current in Sept and successfully completed the process.
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I found out about my selection early in May when I was in the US. Then I went to my home country in mid August just to renew my visa to be able to enter the US borders in case I want to travel throughout the academic year.

To be honest I am still in doubt whether It makes sense to me to apply for a green card so currently I don't have any certain intent. I am just shopping around for possible options. I want to make my decision later in October as soon as I have some progress in the on-campus recruiting process and only then submit my DS-260 form. What do you think? Does it make sense for US immigration?

Regarding my F1 visa, I will have no interview this time as it's my second time applying for this visa. I just submitted my documents and now waiting to get back my passport with new visa. So there is no opportunity for me to disclose my situation with DV.
 
OJEE said:
Thank you
Just to clarify a valid passport at the time of AOS package and interview is enough or it has to be valid more than 6 month at the time of interview?
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The instruction is for the passport to be valid for at least 6 months. However for AOSers, that isn't enforced. Your passport will only be used for identification purpose, not for an intended travel like in the case of those processing CP. So a validity period of less than 6 months at the time of the interview is okay.
 
el_sergio said:
I found out about my selection early in May when I was in the US. Then I went to my home country in mid August just to renew my visa to be able to enter the US borders in case I want to travel throughout the academic year.

To be honest I am still in doubt whether It makes sense to me to apply for a green card so currently I don't have any certain intent. I am just shopping around for possible options. I want to make my decision later in October as soon as I have some progress in the on-campus recruiting process and only then submit my DS-260 form. What do you think? Does it make sense for US immigration?

Regarding my F1 visa, I will have no interview this time as it's my second time applying for this visa. I just submitted my documents and now waiting to get back my passport with new visa. So there is no opportunity for me to disclose my situation with DV.
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Everything said in your post really makes no difference to my previous response. The fact that you're not having a face to face interview for the F1 visa makes no difference - the visa will be issued (if approved) if approved on the same basis as the original.

Let's be honest, you're not necessarily shopping for options, you already decided to process AOS, you've already researched the 30-60-90 days rule, you just haven't commenced the process. You haven't really said anything about CP to the best of my knowledge.

Anyways, I don't need convincing as to when you decide or decided to process AOS, that's something you get to do with the IO if scheduled for an interview. My job here is to provide guidance to the best of my knowledge and point out potential pitfalls or what could be considered fraudulent. You make your own decisions at the end of the day.
 
Sm1smom said:
Everything said in your post really makes no difference to my previous response. The fact that you're not having a face to face interview for the F1 visa makes no difference - the visa will be issued (if approved) if approved on the same basis as the original.

Let's be honest, you're not necessarily shopping for options, you already decided to process AOS, you've already researched the 30-60-90 days rule, you just haven't commenced the process. You haven't really said anything about CP to the best of my knowledge.

Anyways, I don't need convincing as to when you decide or decided to process AOS, that's something you get to do with the IO if scheduled for an interview. My job here is to provide guidance to the best of my knowledge and point out potential pitfalls or what could be considered fraudulent. You make your own decisions at the end of the day.
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Thank you mom! I haven't decided yet to process AOS or CP. The 30-60-90 days rule is one of the data points in my decision making process. And if you with all your experience think that the risk of being rejected is high I am open for CP. Taking into account all the information I provided, what would you do in my case? AOS or CP?
 
el_sergio said:
Thank you mom! I haven't decided yet to process AOS or CP. The 30-60-90 days rule is one of the data points in my decision making process. And if you with all your experience think that the risk of being rejected is high I am open for CP. Taking into account all the information I provided, what would you do in my case? AOS or CP?
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Well, what I would have done in your case would have been to not leave the US in the first place since you still had a valid I-94 and didn't need a visa stamp to maintain your status in the US. The visa stamp is only for the purpose of admission.
 
Sm1smom said:
Well, what I would have done in your case would have been to not leave the US in the first place since you still had a valid I-94 and didn't need a visa stamp to maintain your status in the US. The visa stamp is only for the purpose of admission.
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Unfortunately, I had no other option. I have a family with two kids and I had some substantial reasons for leaving the US. Now, I should decide what is the best option given my current circumstances. I would appreciate if you could advise me what process to choose CP or AOS. I would be happy to provide any other information.
 
el_sergio said:
Unfortunately, I had no other option. I have a family with two kids and I had some substantial reasons for leaving the US. Now, I should decide what is the best option given my current circumstances. I would appreciate if you could advise me what process to choose CP or AOS. I would be happy to provide any other information.
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You initially said you travelled back in order to get a new visa to enable you travel in and out of the US next year.

Anyway, has your family always been in the US with you? Are they returning with you in September? Where they originally listed on your eDV registration?
 
Hi all,

I'm preparing my AOS package and translations with photocopies (Birth Certificate, Diplomas, Marriage Certificate, etc.) are printed on A4 size paper not letter size. For all other documents and forms I use letter size. What do you think, is it a problem?

Regarding Affidavit of Support I-134, my sponsor asked to clarify the following:

1) Is it necessary to list all the sponsor's stocks and bonds in Part 7. Additional Information? The sponsor has more than 100 of these items.

2) Supporting evidence. Does the sponsor need to show:
a) Statement from the bank (account was opened more than 40 years ago)?
b) Statement for the sponsor's employer?
c) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner (again, more than 100 stocks/bonds)?

I see in the spreadsheet that the sponsor should only sign I-134 and provide W-2 with ID.

However, there is a statement in the instruction to I-134:
Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income or financial resources may result in the denial of the foreign national’s application for a visa or his or her removal from the United States.

I apologize, but I'm so confused...
 
Sm1smom said:
You initially said you travelled back in order to get a new visa to enable you travel in and out of the US next year.

Anyway, has your family always been in the US with you? Are they returning with you in September? Where they originally listed on your eDV registration?
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We entered the US all together in August 2016 for the first time. Then, I brought them back to my home country in May 2017 and returned back to the US for my CPT summer internship. Once my internship ended, I left the US in the middle of August to renew our F1 and F2 visas and take my family back to campus in the US. I listed my wife and two kids on my eDV registration form. Moreover, my wife also participated in the lottery but didn't win.
 
el_sergio said:
We entered the US all together in August 2016 for the first time. Then, I brought them back to my home country in May 2017 and returned back to the US for my CPT summer internship. Once my internship ended, I left the US in the middle of August to renew our F1 and F2 visas and take my family back to campus in the US. I listed my wife and two kids on my eDV registration form. Moreover, my wife also participated in the lottery but didn't win.
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There's the possibility of the claim being made that you really went back home to bring your family to the US for the purpose of processing AOS with you.

Anyway, I really can't decide which option is best for you and I'm not willing to say what I will do if I was in your shoes (outside of what I earlier on said) as I don't want to assume anything. I really prefer to stay out of which option is best for someone - only provide process guidance and point out potential issues as I seem them.
 
Is it true that whatever name appears on the Birth Certificate, that is the name that will appear green card, regardless of what is on the passport, ID.
 
Jonathan784 said:
Is it true that whatever name appears on the Birth Certificate, that is the name that will appear green card, regardless of what is on the passport, ID.
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The name on the passport is what is on the green card. Of course - married name (or other provable official) changes aside - that should be the same as the birth certificate. There is no other ID that has any relevance for the US immigration process.
 
Jonathan784 said:
Is it true that whatever name appears on the Birth Certificate, that is the name that will appear green card, regardless of what is on the passport, ID.
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For AOSers, the name on the GC will appear exactly as written on form I-485, so you want to make sure the name on the form is an exact match of what is on your passport.
 
Hello again,

Let me number my questions, so it will be easy to help me out if anyone could, please.

My DV2018 number was at EU25***, pretty high number comparing to what is there for September - 2600.

1. Do I still have a chance that EU might go up and I will get an interview or is it over in my case? I'm a little sad about low bulletin number for EU.

2. I filed DS260 AOS, while being on F1 in May, and received 2NL, I believe in June21 (Dicercity Visa Adjustment Letter).
They sent me an email and attached 2 PDF files. (1- Letter with my Case number and 2- DV Fee Paid receipt - blank). It shows that "in order to complete payment of that fee, once the USCIS has accepted your case, fill out that receipt form and mail it with check or money order."

2. The question is how much shall I pay, or where should I find that out?

3. And How do I know if USCIS has accepted my case if I only sent it to KCC. I'm a little confuse with questions 2 and 3.

4. Shall I start preparing all needed documents since I received an email from KCC 2 month ago, even though EU bulletin is only for under 2600.


I just don't want to be late for some fees and documents that I must sent.

Could you please give me an advice. I would appreciate that all.
 
Lcky7 said:
Hello again,

Let me number my questions, so it will be easy to help me out if anyone could, please.

My DV2018 number was at EU25***, pretty high number comparing to what is there for September - 2600.

1. Do I still have a chance that EU might go up and I will get an interview or is it over in my case? I'm a little sad about low bulletin number for EU.

2. I filed DS260 AOS, while being on F1 in May, and received 2NL, I believe in June21 (Dicercity Visa Adjustment Letter).
They sent me an email and attached 2 PDF files. (1- Letter with my Case number and 2- DV Fee Paid receipt - blank). It shows that "in order to complete payment of that fee, once the USCIS has accepted your case, fill out that receipt form and mail it with check or money order."

2. The question is how much shall I pay, or where should I find that out?

3. And How do I know if USCIS has accepted my case if I only sent it to KCC. I'm a little confuse with questions 2 and 3.

4. Shall I start preparing all needed documents since I received an email from KCC 2 month ago, even though EU bulletin is only for under 2600.


I just don't want to be late for some fees and documents that I must sent.

Could you please give me an advice. I would appreciate that all.
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Start by reading the spreadsheet linked to in the very first post of this thread.
 
F1_DV2018 said:
Hi all,

I'm preparing my AOS package and translations with photocopies (Birth Certificate, Diplomas, Marriage Certificate, etc.) are printed on A4 size paper not letter size. For all other documents and forms I use letter size. What do you think, is it a problem?

Regarding Affidavit of Support I-134, my sponsor asked to clarify the following:

1) Is it necessary to list all the sponsor's stocks and bonds in Part 7. Additional Information? The sponsor has more than 100 of these items.

2) Supporting evidence. Does the sponsor need to show:
a) Statement from the bank (account was opened more than 40 years ago)?
b) Statement for the sponsor's employer?
c) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner (again, more than 100 stocks/bonds)?

I see in the spreadsheet that the sponsor should only sign I-134 and provide W-2 with ID.

However, there is a statement in the instruction to I-134:
Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income or financial resources may result in the denial of the foreign national’s application for a visa or his or her removal from the United States.

I apologize, but I'm so confused...
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- Paper size is not an issue.

1. Nope. Sponsor is not even required to list a single one. Investment information only needs to be listed if sponsor's annual income is not above the applicable poverty guideline level.

2a. If he/she likes
b. See 2a
c. See 1 above

No DV selectee has come back to report on being denied based on providing what is listed on the AOS process spreadsheet as supporting documents for an I-134.
 
Sm1smom said:
- Paper size is not an issue.

1. Nope. Sponsor is not even required to list a single one. Investment information only needs to be listed if sponsor's annual income is not above the applicable poverty guideline level.

2a. If he/she likes
b. See 2a
c. See 1 above

No DV selectee has come back to report on being denied based on providing what is listed on the AOS process spreadsheet as supporting documents for an I-134.
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Thank you so much!
 
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